Clifton, Bristol, BS8

5 Sion Hill is an elegant, beautifully proportioned Georgian townhouse arranged over five floors; with a four-storey bay providing exceptional views from every floor across the Clifton suspension bridge. 

Bought by the current owners some 6 years ago, in 2020 the house benefitted from a sensitive yet thorough refurbishment program, including the refurbishment of a self-contained lower ground floor studio apartment, new bespoke family kitchen, ceramic tiled floor across the hall floor, new carpets throughout, new boiler and heating system as well as electrical rewiring and redecoration throughout.

Accessed from the raised front door, the classical Georgian entrance hall is testament to the retained period features throughout, complimenting the contemporary ceramic tiled floor leading through to the stunning open plan kitchen and dining room. 

This room is flooded with light from the west facing triple sash bay window, and a sociable space for both family and friends. The dining room, with the same ceramic tiles, draws the eye towards the bridge whilst presenting a wonderful space for families of all ages and size to congregate complimented by the period plasterwork and open fireplace. 

The bespoke kitchen is sleek, contemporary and beautifully finished; with a full height integrated fridge & freezer, Quooker tap, recessed NEFF ceramic hob and wall mounted NEFF electric oven and Microwave combi. Both sides of the kitchen are finished with white metro style tiling, with a 1 ½ bowl sink and solid Silestone worktops. 

To the rear, a useful prep kitchen provides an additional sink prep and storage space, along with space and plumbing for a dishwasher, washing machine and dryer and access to additional storage. 

Towards the end of the hall is internal access to the annex below, whilst beyond is a ground floor cloakroom and a fabulous, glazed conservatory / sun room leading out into the garden.

The upper floors are reached by an elegant Georgian staircase and wooden banister, lit naturally by sash windows to each half-landing. 

Over the first floor is an elegant full-width drawing room, semi-open plan (new bi-fold doors have been fitted) to the family sitting room behind, creating a truly fantastic space to take in the views, relax or to entertain in style.

The drawing room has a period marble fireplace and cast-iron grate, with high ceilings and dramatic views over the bridge.

To the rear, the sitting room provides a lovely space overlooking the garden and has access to the fully fitted home office beyond. In addition, there is a separate cloakroom with w.c and wash basin.

Above, over the second floor is an exquisite master suite; again, enjoying a bay window with sensational views. There is an abundance of fitted wardrobes, and access to a luxury en-suite bathroom with underfloor heating, a Victoria + Albert freestanding bath, “his and hers sinks” and Lefroy Brooks w.c. In addition, the walk-in shower room gives a high-end hotel finish, with fully marble tiled cubicle and oversize rose-bowl head. 

Across the top floor are three further double bedrooms with an expanse of storage arranged over the landing. These bedrooms share a wonderful family bathroom; complete with underfloor heating, bath & overhead shower, and Lefroy Brooks w.c and washbasin.

All three bedrooms have pretty casement windows, with fine views of the bridge from both front bedrooms and views across the Sion Hill gardens from the rear. 

The Annex: 

Over the lower ground floor is a stylish open plan studio apartment, providing plenty of scope as additional family / guest accommodation, or an informal Airbnb secondary income stream. 

With its own private entrance to the front, it enjoys a light and spacious studio room with a period fireplace and sash window (also with bridge views!), shelved recessed storage and even a retained period bread oven.

There is a well-appointed fitted kitchen to the rear, along with a separate fully tiled (floor & walls) shower room with a walk-in shower cubicle, w.c and washbasin. 

Stairs lead from the studio’s entrance hall back to the main house above, complete with an under-stair wine cellar. 

Outside: 

The garden of No. 5 is a true delight, catching an enviable amount of the day’ sun, walled on all three sides and incredibly peaceful and private.

Accessed from the rear of the house via a delightful, glazed conservatory, a paved terrace provides the perfect al-fresco dining spot; from morning breakfast and coffee through-to evening meals with family and friends late into the evening.

A shallow step leads up to the level, raised lawn beyond, speckled with shade from a mature silver birch and the walls adorned with climbing roses and scented creepers.  

A true haven in the heart of Clifton.